The Animal Lovers Dream: 11 of the Best Luxury Safari Experiences

As a big animal lover, I have been relishing in the recent upsurge in real wedding couples telling us about their amazing safari honeymoons. So today I thought I would share 11 of our Favourite Safari Experiences from across the world. Not your average safari experiences these safaris promise gorgeous scenery, up close and personal animal encounters (with all kinds from elephants and tigers to sable, wild dogs and endangered golden monkeys) and the ultimate in wilderness accommodation...

Your drive will bring you through the Mara Triangle, one of Africa's greatest game reserves where you will see abundant herds and Africa’s Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo no matter what time of year.

2. National Geographic Comes to Life at Zarafa Camp, Botswana

Developed by two National Geographic filmmakers Zarafa is just as amazing as you’d expect. Spot hippos and one of the 8,500 roaming elephants from your high-end tent then grab one of the complimentary Nikon cameras and go in hunt of lions, leopards, wild dogs, antelope and more from Land Cruisers.

3. Striking Seclusion at Sanbona Dwyka Tented Lodge, South Africa

A stunning remote resort surrounded by wilderness and unique rock formations. Dine outdoors, swim in your own private pool and take part in interactive sunset or sunrise game drives where you will see dramatic landscapes and a diverse range of wildlife.

4. Wine & Wildlife at Singita Pamushana Lodge, Zimbabwe

A sustainable luxury lodge set amongst towering trees, atop a mountain overlooking a lake in the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe. Here you will be treated to guided safari walks and game drives during which you expect to see Lichtenstein hartebeest, sable, nyala, klipspringer, cheetah, wild dog, lion, leopard and an abundance of exotic birds.

After your safari, you can enjoy some of the most sought-after private reserves and vintage wines the Africa has to offer.

9. Copper Luxe & Variety of Wildlife at Mara Plains Camp, Kenya

Bronze bath tubs, ancient wooden floors and complimentary Canon cameras take this safari experience to a whole new level.

It’s not all about style. Set in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mara Plains is one of the only camps in the park which runs open-vehicle game drives allowing for a one of a kind wildlife watching experience.

10. Remote Beauty at The Outpost Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa

A remote and chicly designed safari lodge with just 12 stand alone en-suite living spaces.

The Outpost Safari Lodge in the the Makuleke Region is home to a unique selection of animals including large quantities of elephants, buffalo, antelopes and lesser known species such as the unique African Civet, Serval and Caracal

11. Up Close & Personal with the Big Five at The Saxon Zulu Camp, South Africa

You’ll find it hard to leave the contemporary design and luxuries of The Saxon but if you do you’ll be treated to up close and personal views of the famous Big Five - the leopard, lion, elephant, black and white rhino, and buffalo.

For your honeymoon, you will stay in a luxe traditional honeycomb-shaped chalets surrounded by exotic birds and bushland, stocked with high-end linens and extras. You’ll even have your own personal butler.